NATIONAL INTEGRATION

NATIONAL  INTEGRATION

National integration means the sense of the basic oneness of the nation. it is the sense of identity and solarity among all citizens of the nation. National  integration is the cementing force that binds the citizens of the country in to a unified entity.

National integration has got two aspects ,political unity and emotional unity with the achievement of  independence and with the declaration of India as a republic we have achieved political unity. Emotional integration is reflected in the attitude of the people. It depends upon how people belonging to different areas and groups interact  among themselves. All the people must feel that they are one as they are children of the same country. They must be willing  to subordinate personal interests for the benefit of the group and the nation as a whole.

NEED FOR NATIONAL INTEGRATION

The spirit of nationalism is needed for all nations, big and small, rich and poor, secular and religious. it is essential for bringing harmony among people of diverse outlooks. As far as India is concerned, national integration is imperative on following grounds.

·                   National integration is needed to build up national mind by curbing the religious ,linguistic and communal  conflicts which tends to disunite us.

·                   Because of the threats of disintegration by the divisive forces  the country facing a crisis in its unity and integrity. This makes national integration imperative to meet the perpetual threat of foreign aggression as well as international forces of  regionalism , communalism, linguism, racialism etc.

·                   India is a biggest democratic country in the world. Elements like , communalism, regionalism etc. have started tightening its grip on our democracy. National integration  is needed in this context for the fulfillment of democracy.

·                   A sense of oneness and national solarity is needed  for any nation for attaining economic development. It is more so for India due to its fast growing population size.

·                   National integration is imperative to protect our constitutional values such as democracy, secularism, socialism, equality ,justice etc. and to sustain the political integration of the country.

    

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR NATIONAL INTEGRATION

   Education is a great force and effective means of national integration. the term education for national integration implies that education should take up the responsibility of inculating a sense of love and devotion to one's country and instilling the feeling of oneness in the mind of people. the following are some of the educational programmes  that are directed for achieving the goals of national integration.

               

·                   Familiarize students with all the various aspects of national life through appropriate curricular inputs.

·                   All children should be given knowledge about the important events and happenings of our national movement.

·                   Education should be recognized to teach the essential unity in the diversities of national life ,and to inculate the qualities of communal harmony and human fellow feeling

·                   Adopt and implement a national system of education invariably throughout the country .

·                   Introduce national values such as democracy, secularism, equality, justice, justice, fraternity etc. through education .

·                   Encourage interstate exchange of students and teachers.

·                   Morning assembly, singing of national anthem and National song, Oath taking etc. should be made an essential part of school schedule.

·                   Co-curricular activities such as Arts fest, Sports, NCC, NSS, SPC, Scouts& Guides , Tours & Excursions, National level and sports competitions etc. are conductive for strengthening national integrations.

INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING

Internationalism is the feeling that the individual is not only a member of his own country, but also a citizen of the world. Internationalism inspires the people of the world to live together in peace with one another as good neighbors , to take effective measures for bridging the gaps created by issues and to develop friendly relations among nations. International understanding is the ability to critically and objectively observe and appraise the conduct of people everywhere and thus make valid judgements leading to healthy interaction. To do this, one be able to detach oneself from one's  own particular cultural and national prejudices and to view people of all nationalities, cultures and races as equally important.

Golds smith defines internationalism as a feeling that the individual is not only a member of his state ,but a citizen of the world.

NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING

Education for international understanding is of unique importance in the present day world of transnational tension and conflicts. The following are importance of education for international understanding.

·                   Education for international understanding is needed to counteract the impact of parochial nationalism, to re-interpret patriotism, and to raise above the petty national interests and see whole mankind as a single unit.

·                   Education for internationalism is needed for developing an international outlook and instilling international values which are needed  needed for reducing transnational tensions and conflicts.

·                   Education for internationalism will inculate a global feeling of oneness which in turn will help to overcome the threats of nuclear weapons that always come up from the stronger nations.

·                   Science and technology knows no national boundaries. They  are universal. They have contributed to the progress of humanity irrespective of national interests .Education for international understanding is needed for the promotion of science and technology.

·                   An education for world citizenship is needed for synchronization of different culture and to synthesize a universal culture.

·                   Education for a global society is the mechanism for spreading democratic ideals.

PROMOTING INTERNATIONALISM THROUGH EDUCATION

The goals of international understanding can be achieved to a large extend through an educational system in which different components are adjusted to foster humanity , tolerance, world unity, human diginity and like. the following are some of the educational measures for promoting international understanding.

·                   Introduce international studies in the curriculum at all levels. This will help the learner to gain a wider outlook and world view.

·                   Since is universal the objective, make efforts to overcome narrow mindedness and blind faith in children through science education.

·                   The syllabi should include painting, literature, music, art etc. which are typical of different countries.

·                   Introduce human rights education. The principles of the universal declaration of human rights should be included in the curriculum at appropriate level.

·                   The geography, history, culture, literature, languages etc. of other countries should find its place in the educational system of each country.

·                   Celebrate International days such as Human rights day, UN day, Earth Day, World environment day, World peace day etc. in educational institutions with due importance.     

·                   Use art, Music and philosophy as media rather than as subjects for develop wider outlooks and world view in the learner.

·                   While transacting curriculum, adopt active and participatory methods such as group discussion ,heuristic method, project method etc. where students of different culture work together in groups.

·                   Teach biographies of great personalities like Gandhiji, Abraham Lincoln, Nelson Mandela etc.

·                   Organize conferences and seminars at international level in the institutions.

·                   International sports meet, International youth festivals, Educational tours to other countries, International journals etc. also highly valid for promoting international understanding.

·                   Encourage students to do collaborative projects with students from other countries via e-mail, face book , blogs, e- journaling and the use of world wide web.  

 ASWATHY.C.S

NATURAL SCIENCE